Judean Bronze Prutah (about 2130-2140 years ago)

Own One of the First Coins of an Independent Judea

A real bronze prutah of John Hyrcanus I—the Hasmonean ruler who helped secure Jewish independence in the generations following the Maccabean Revolt.

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✡ One of the earliest coins issued by an independent Jewish state
🏛 Struck by a ruler who expanded and strengthened Judea after the Maccabean Revolt
🤲 A real piece of Biblical-era history you can hold

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Why This Coin Matters

Few coins tell a story of independence as powerfully as this one.

This authentic bronze prutah was struck under John Hyrcanus I, one of the most important rulers of the Hasmonean Dynasty. Governing between 135 and 104 BC, he helped transform Judea from a recently liberated territory into a strong and expanding Jewish kingdom.

The coin emerged from the legacy of the Maccabean Revolt, the successful Jewish uprising against Seleucid rule that restored Jewish self-government and religious freedom.

Unlike the coins of foreign kings and emperors, this coin proudly displays a Hebrew inscription identifying "Yehohanan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews." It stands as one of the earliest expressions of Jewish sovereignty in coinage.

Its famous double cornucopia design symbolizes prosperity, abundance, and the strength of the Jewish state during a period of independence and growth.

These coins circulated throughout Judea more than a century before the birth of Christ, passing through the hands of merchants, farmers, pilgrims, and ordinary citizens living in the Holy Land.

More than just an ancient coin, this is a tangible connection to the rebirth of Jewish independence and the world that emerged after the Maccabean victory.

Perfect For

• Jewish history enthusiasts
• Biblical history collectors
• First-time ancient coin collectors
• Homeschool families and educators
• Anyone looking for a meaningful and unique gift

What You'll Receive

• One authentic bronze prutah of John Hyrcanus I
• Struck between 135–104 BC
• Features the famous double cornucopia design
• Presented in a display album
• Similar to the example shown (each coin is unique)

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• 30-day return policy
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Note: Coins shown are representative examples. The coin you receive will be similar in type and condition, but not the exact coin pictured.